Mr. Ivan A. "Tony" Winchel's Obituary
Mr. Ivan A. “Tony” Winchel, age 57, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, April 6, 2014 in Muskegon. He was born in Fremont, MI on October 20, 1956 to Ivan L. and Judith J. (Abuja) Winchel. Tony was a veteran of the United States Army National Guard. He raised horses and raced them at the former Great Lakes Downs. He also enjoyed gardening, reading, and cooking. Tony found peace in spending time at his property in Fruitport and cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter, Danelle (David) Shaw; three grandsons, Bryant and Braden Vaandering and Jackson Shaw; his mother, Dr. Judith Wilson; two brothers, Jeff Winchel and Robert (Gayle) Winchel; one sister, Lourie Winchel and good friends, Gilbert, Thomas and Mark. He was preceded in death by his father. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be 3:00 PM Wednesday at The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St., 231-798-1100. VISITATION will be one hour prior to the service.
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